Rice (paddy) production in Philippines
In 2024 Philippines produced 19.1 million t of rice (paddy), the 8th largest in the world (2.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.6%. The record was 20.1 million t in 2023. Area harvested: 4.6 million ha, yield 4.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 19.1 million t
- World rank
- 8 of 115
- 10-year change
- +0.6%
- Record
- 20.1 million t
- 2023
Rice (paddy) in Philippines, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Philippines compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.3%
- 2.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.1
- world 4.8 (−14%)
- kg per person
- 165
- world 100
- 10-year change
- +0.6%
- world +10%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Thailand | 33,551,337 | 4.1% |
| 7 | Myanmar | 27,650,000 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Philippines | 19,087,135 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Pakistan | 14,585,231 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Cambodia | 14,200,000 | 1.7% |
Map of world production of rice (paddy)
Share of the world total; Philippines is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,087,135 | −4.8% | 4,645,921 | 4.11 |
| 2023 | 20,059,562 | +1.5% | 4,815,813 | 4.17 |
| 2022 | 19,756,513 | −1.0% | 4,804,591 | 4.11 |
| 2021 | 19,960,170 | +3.4% | 4,805,077 | 4.15 |
| 2020 | 19,294,856 | +2.6% | 4,718,896 | 4.09 |
| 2019 | 18,814,827 | −1.3% | 4,651,490 | 4.04 |
| 2018 | 19,066,094 | −1.1% | 4,800,406 | 3.97 |
| 2017 | 19,276,347 | +9.4% | 4,811,808 | 4.01 |
| 2016 | 17,627,245 | −2.9% | 4,556,043 | 3.87 |
| 2015 | 18,149,838 | −4.3% | 4,656,227 | 3.90 |
| 2014 | 18,967,826 | +2.9% | 4,739,672 | 4.00 |
| 2013 | 18,439,420 | +2.3% | 4,746,091 | 3.89 |
| 2012 | 18,032,525 | +8.1% | 4,690,061 | 3.84 |
| 2011 | 16,684,062 | +5.8% | 4,536,642 | 3.68 |
| 2010 | 15,772,319 | −3.0% | 4,354,161 | 3.62 |
| 2009 | 16,266,417 | −3.3% | 4,532,310 | 3.59 |
| 2008 | 16,815,548 | +3.5% | 4,459,977 | 3.77 |
| 2007 | 16,240,194 | +6.0% | 4,272,889 | 3.80 |
| 2006 | 15,326,706 | +5.0% | 4,159,930 | 3.68 |
| 2005 | 14,603,005 | +0.7% | 4,070,421 | 3.59 |
| 2004 | 14,496,784 | +7.4% | 4,126,645 | 3.51 |
| 2003 | 13,499,884 | +1.7% | 4,006,421 | 3.37 |
| 2002 | 13,270,653 | +2.4% | 4,046,318 | 3.28 |
| 2001 | 12,954,870 | +4.6% | 4,065,441 | 3.19 |
| 2000 | 12,389,412 | +5.1% | 4,038,085 | 3.07 |
| 1999 | 11,786,625 | +38% | 3,999,839 | 2.95 |
| 1998 | 8,554,824 | −24% | 3,170,042 | 2.70 |
| 1997 | 11,268,963 | −0.1% | 3,842,270 | 2.93 |
| 1996 | 11,283,568 | +7.0% | 3,951,136 | 2.86 |
| 1995 | 10,540,649 | +0.0% | 3,758,691 | 2.80 |
| 1994 | 10,538,054 | +12% | 3,651,530 | 2.89 |
| 1993 | 9,434,208 | +3.3% | 3,282,350 | 2.87 |
| 1992 | 9,128,940 | −5.6% | 3,198,070 | 2.85 |
| 1991 | 9,673,262 | −2.1% | 3,424,960 | 2.82 |
| 1990 | 9,885,000 | +4.5% | 3,318,720 | 2.98 |
| 1989 | 9,458,772 | +5.4% | 3,497,280 | 2.70 |
| 1988 | 8,970,919 | +5.0% | 3,392,670 | 2.64 |
| 1987 | 8,539,852 | −7.6% | 3,255,900 | 2.62 |
| 1986 | 9,246,790 | +5.0% | 3,402,910 | 2.72 |
| 1985 | 8,805,600 | +12% | 3,402,610 | 2.59 |
| 1984 | 7,828,880 | +7.3% | 3,221,770 | 2.43 |
| 1983 | 7,294,910 | −15% | 3,140,670 | 2.32 |
| 1982 | 8,533,730 | +7.9% | 3,239,630 | 2.63 |
| 1981 | 7,910,735 | +3.5% | 3,442,830 | 2.30 |
| 1980 | 7,646,490 | −0.5% | 3,459,130 | 2.21 |
| 1979 | 7,684,795 | +6.6% | 3,636,810 | 2.11 |
| 1978 | 7,211,620 | −0.6% | 3,560,700 | 2.03 |
| 1977 | 7,254,390 | +11% | 3,601,700 | 2.01 |
| 1976 | 6,542,610 | +7.0% | 3,641,380 | 1.80 |
| 1975 | 6,112,039 | +8.8% | 3,674,040 | 1.66 |
| 1974 | 5,615,265 | +8.8% | 3,632,490 | 1.55 |
| 1973 | 5,158,898 | +12% | 3,527,750 | 1.46 |
| 1972 | 4,609,505 | −13% | 3,194,150 | 1.44 |
| 1971 | 5,324,875 | −4.5% | 3,332,290 | 1.60 |
| 1970 | 5,578,405 | +2.1% | 3,195,000 | 1.75 |
| 1969 | 5,464,075 | +23% | 3,195,830 | 1.71 |
| 1968 | 4,444,656 | −2.5% | 3,332,150 | 1.33 |
| 1967 | 4,560,700 | +11% | 3,304,000 | 1.38 |
| 1966 | 4,094,020 | +0.5% | 3,096,120 | 1.32 |
| 1965 | 4,072,636 | +2.0% | 3,109,180 | 1.31 |
| 1964 | 3,992,400 | +3.9% | 3,199,670 | 1.25 |
| 1963 | 3,842,860 | −3.1% | 3,087,450 | 1.24 |
| 1962 | 3,966,980 | +1.5% | 3,161,320 | 1.25 |
| 1961 | 3,910,100 | — | 3,179,190 | 1.23 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 30 t USD 192,000
- Exporter rank
- 56 of 86
- Imports
- 25,527 t USD 97.3 m
- Importer rank
- 14 of 149
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of rice (paddy) in Philippines?
Philippines produced 19.1 million t in 2024, 2.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Philippines rank in the world for production of rice (paddy)?
Philippines ranked 8th of 115 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 26.6% of the world total.
How has the production of rice (paddy) in Philippines changed?
It rose by 0.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 20.1 million t in 2023.
What is the yield of rice (paddy) in Philippines?
4.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (19.1 million t from 4.6 million ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.
Does Philippines export or import rice?
In 2024 Philippines reported exports of 30 t (USD 192,000) and imports of 25,527 t (USD 97.3 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.